Physiological causes of trembling or shaking, as with chills
A dog will usually shiver if it is cold. The condition is nothing more than chills. The animal is shivering because it froze while walking in cold weather. Pets also shake after water treatments, when the temperature in the room is low for them. To prevent the dog from trembling during and after walking, he should wear warm overalls and limit the duration of walks in cold weather. After bathing, the animal's fur should be dried well with a towel or hairdryer.
Males often tremble during heat. Bitches can do this at the onset of their estrous cycle. This occurs due to a sharp surge in hormones.
Ear problems
The Yorkshire Terrier's ears are extremely sensitive due to their open position. A dog may develop otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear) in the following cases: a draft on the street or after water treatments, hypothermia while walking in rain or snow.
If you notice that your baby is itching around the ears and shaking his head, it means there is an inflammatory process going on. To treat ear otitis, you can use Surolan drops, but it is best to consult a veterinarian, as there may be serious complications.
To avoid such problems, you should dress your pet in clothes with a hood during the cold season. After bathing, you need to wrap him well in a large towel, avoiding drafts and low temperatures in the room.
What should I do?
Depending on what causes the tremor, methods for eliminating it are selected. If the trembling is caused by natural causes, it is enough to take the following steps:
- If your pet is cold, put on warm overalls before a walk or reduce the duration of exercise;
- Dry the coat thoroughly immediately after bathing. To be sure, you can wrap your dog in a warm blanket;
- Minimize stressful situations , and if necessary, give your pet a special soothing tea.
- Winter, winter... If the trembling has been going on for a long time and does not have a single natural cause, you must immediately contact a specialist.
Why the dog shakes: psychological reasons
The dog is shaking, experiencing:
- Severe stress, for example in anticipation of punishment.
- Fear caused by a loud sharp sound, the appearance of a large relative of a menacing appearance in the field of vision, etc.
- Intense anxiety, which can be associated with both positive and negative emotions. Some dogs tremble in their sleep when they dream of something pleasant, in anticipation of meeting their beloved owner or being treated to a treat.
A dog's shaking may be an attempt to get the owner's attention. This behavior can be compared to wagging a tail. Usually, when the above factors are eliminated, the pet stops shaking.
Emotions
An emotional state (fear, anxiety) can also be the reason why a dog whines and trembles.
This happens especially often, again, in small breeds. Perhaps the stress is associated with the dog being punished for an offense (for example, when it went to the wrong place) or its anticipation. Or your pet is afraid of a larger relative. It is likely that he will also hide in a booth or other secluded place. Excitement is another type of strong emotion that causes trembling. Excitement can also be caused by positive factors, such as the anticipation of a treat. Or the excitement is associated with another unusual event - a fight, thunder, a trip, etc.
What to do? If possible, protect your dog from strong feelings, and in case of particularly severe stress, use calming tea.
How to help your pet
Having figured out why the dog is trembling, you need to quickly help it. If there is nothing dangerous, help from the owner will suffice. But if you suspect a pathology, you need to consult a veterinarian.
How to eliminate harmless tremors
If you are sure that the tremor is associated with physiological factors, then you can cope with the situation yourself. A frozen dog should be warmed up - wrapped in a blanket and given warm broth to drink. If you have a breed with short hair, then do not forget to buy warm clothes for autumn and winter walks. You should not take your pet out into severe frosts for a long time - a few minutes are enough to relieve itself.
Make sure that the animal does not experience strong disturbances. An older dog's jaw may shake during or after eating - this is normal.
During the heat period, try to be outside with your dog as little as possible. Ask your veterinarian for advice - he may recommend herbal sedatives.
Why is the dog shaking? Causes of trembling in Yorkshire Terrier, Biewer, Pomeranian, Chihuahua
Often the dog is shaking for a reason unrelated to illness.
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Katya@Kasja
09.12.2011, 22:59
Yulechek, maybe she wants to go to the toilet? When mine really wanted to poop and endured it, then near the threshold the beater hit her like that - it was terrible, but on the street it turned out that she had diarrhea
